Taj Mahal, Agra
Eternal symbol of love — a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
About Taj Mahal, Agra
Agra is home to three UNESCO World Heritage Sites, with the Taj Mahal as its crown jewel. Built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal, this ivory-white marble mausoleum is considered the finest example of Mughal architecture. Beyond the Taj, Agra offers the magnificent Agra Fort, the abandoned Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri, and a thriving marble inlay handicraft tradition that dates back to the artisans who built the Taj. The city's street food — especially petha sweets and chaat — is legendary.
Top Attractions
Taj Mahal
Best at sunrise & sunset
Agra Fort
Mughal red sandstone fortress
Fatehpur Sikri
Abandoned Mughal capital
Marble Inlay Workshops
Pietra dura artisan craft
Itimad-ud-Daulah
Baby Taj — jewel box tomb
Street Food Trail
Petha, chaat, kebabs
Gallery
Travel Tips
Best Time: Visit at sunrise for the most magical light and smallest crowds.
Closed Day: The Taj Mahal is closed every Friday for prayers.
Photography: The bench on the Diana seat offers the classic symmetrical Taj photo.